Protesters rally in Niles against possible Social Security cuts

Published 2:51 pm Monday, April 7, 2025

By Max Harden

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NILES — Approximately 80 protesters gathered in front of Representative Tim Walberg’s Niles office Monday afternoon to voice their concerns over cuts to Social Security infrastructure.

Seniors with the Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans demanded Walberg to take action to make sure Social Security is not impacted by Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

“Since this Administration took office, the Social Security Administration has cut more than 10 percent of its workforce, announced it will close 47 local and regional offices, and eliminate telephone services for people claiming retirement or survivor benefits,” said Jim Pedersen, president of the Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans. “These changes are not making Social Security more efficient or eliminating fraud. They are making it harder for people to claim the benefits they have earned over a lifetime of work and pave the way for privatization of Social Security – a position Rep. Walberg supports.”

In addition to protesters, a counter-protest took place across the street to voice support for President Donald Trump, Walberg and Senator Jonathan Lindsey, stating they do not believe SS will be impacted.

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